Aug 13, 2024

Overnight storms bring beneficial rain, some street flooding

Posted Aug 13, 2024 11:01 AM
The Eagle Media studios at 9th and Main in Hutchinson had an inch and a half of rain early Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024. Photo by Rob Dreher.
The Eagle Media studios at 9th and Main in Hutchinson had an inch and a half of rain early Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024. Photo by Rob Dreher.

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A line of overnight thunderstorms early Tuesday morning brought some beneficial rain to the Hutchinson area.

At the Eagle Media studios, we received 1.5 inches of rain.

During the height of the storm, there was some street flooding on Main Street north of the studios in the usual spots. Also, the westbound traffic light at 30th and Main was out for a brief time, as well. 

Under 300 people were without power as of 6 a.m. Tuesday.